Respiratory Therapist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Grovetown (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Grovetown, GA is recruiting a Respiratory Therapist to lead patient care plans and coordinate with physicians and nurses. You will guide care using evidence-based protocols and ensure safe, effective respiratory interventions.

The role emphasizes emergency response, documentation accuracy, and ongoing education for staff and families, with opportunities to mentor and contribute to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT, and Georgia Respiratory Care license.
• Minimum of 2 years in critical care experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develops and adjusts respiratory care plans in collaboration with physicians and nurses.
• Demonstrates proficiency in invasive and non-invasive respiratory procedures and equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory consultant across service lines and participates in daily rounds.
• Maintains knowledge of respiratory medications and current guidelines.
• Provides emergency care and participates in rapid response and resuscitation teams.
• Supports patient discharge planning and education for patients and families.
• Mentors new employees and students in clinical education teams.
• Ensures documentation accuracy and infection prevention protocols.
• Participates in clinical research and prioritizes care during high-acuity situations.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Clinical skills

Patient-family-centered care

Formation

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Outils

Hospital Information Systems

Description du poste

Role Overview: Responsible for delivering and managing respiratory care aligned with physician orders and clinical standards. Acts as a workgroup leader and unit coordinator, developing and modifying patient care plans based on evidence-based practices, protocols, and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, evaluates, and adjusts respiratory care plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and clinicians.
• Demonstrates proficiency in invasive and non-invasive respiratory procedures and equipment.
• Serves as a respiratory consultant across hospital service lines and participates in daily patient rounds.
• Maintains knowledge of respiratory medications, clinical chemistries, and current industry guidelines.
• Provides emergency care, including establishing artificial airways, and participates in rapid response and resuscitation teams.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives and facilitates patient discharge, including education for patients and families.
• Mentors new employees and students, providing education to clinical teams, including physicians and nurses.
• Ensures documentation accuracy, manages clinical equipment, and follows infection prevention protocols.
• Participates in clinical research and manages priority care during high-acuity situations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC-RRT, and Georgia Respiratory Care license.
• Minimum of 2 years in critical care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical, and patient-family-centered care skills.
• Ability to prioritize care, handle difficult situations, and use hospital information systems proficiently.